Association of blood pressure with knee cartilage composition and structural knee abnormalities: data from the osteoarthritis initiative
ConclusionHigher baseline DBP was associated with higher and more heterogenous cartilage T2 values over 48 months, indicating increased cartilage matrix degenerative changes.
Source: Skeletal Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research
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